Why You Should Exhibit
THE ODYSSEY IS A UNIQUE, INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC VENUE
 IADD•FSEA Odyssey 2017 will combine problem solving for a wide array of hard-to-cut materials with advancements in converting, folding cartons, and corrugated and key developments in foil stamping, embossing, and bindery.

The creative educational sessions go beyond mere theory and the talking heads seen at other seminars as participants find themselves seated inside a fully operational Techshop,™ where show-and-tell clinics are enhanced by real-time diemaking, diecutting, foil stamping/embossing and binding demonstrations using the latest high-tech equipment. The Odyssey is the only industry-specific trade show to offer:
  • 38% of attendees are the president, vice president or owner
  • 39% are managers, engineers and machine specialists
  • 22% are press operators and diemakers
  • 1 out of 2.8 attendees are responsible for making capital equipment purchases
  • 1 out of 2 are major decision makers in their companies
  • 89% come to learn about new technology; 78% for products and services; 41% to make purchasing decisions; 21% for price quotes
  • 64% attend because of the unique real-time educational programs in the Techshop™
SCHAUMBURG (CHICAGO) IS THE IDEAL LOCATION
Schaumburg, IL, USA is only 12 miles (20 minutes) from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and just 25 minutes from downtown Chicago.

The award-winning Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel is a non-union, 148,000 square foot facility offering 500 convenient hotel rooms connected to the Convention Center, free parking to all who attend and exhibit and great local dining and entertainment within 5 minutes of the hotel and convention center.

An estimated 46 million people live within a one-day drive of Schaumburg, and it is no secret there are many diecutting and diemaking hotbeds within a day's drive of Chicago. Also, the right-to-choose facility provides exhibitors with the flexibility to transport and set up your booths without excessive or costly union intervention.
YOUR COMPETITORS WILL BE THERE
Here’s what past exhibitors had to say:
  • “I am now known in different parts of the world as a technology leader.”
  • “The quality of attendees was the most rewarding aspect.”
  • “We appreciated the opportunity to meet and network with so many decision makers in the industry.”
  • “The response of visitors to our product was sensational.”
  • “We made some excellent contacts at the Odyssey.”
  • “Odyssey is so much more than a trade show.”
  • “We found a whole new market for our product.”
  • “If we had known the Odyssey would be this good, we wouldn’t have exhibited at [a well-known annual trade show].”
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT ODYSSEY
  • “New ideas, new technology, new products—I found everything I need in the industry in one place.”
  • “All programs, TechShop™ and vendors were so focused on our industry. The atmosphere was great—everyone seemed to be there to help. I had a great experience.”
  • “I’ve attended other trade shows, and this was much more organized and beneficial.”
  • “This is the best darn show I ever attended.”
  • “I networked with technology vendors as well as material/supply vendors.”
  • “The ability to compare machinery alternatives will help me greatly in my buying decisions.”
  • “Being able to compare vendors and products on the spot was most rewarding.”
  • “Seeing various machines running and discussing solutions to problems one-on-one was priceless.”
ODYSSEY 2017’S SCOPE MEANS MORE POTENTIAL NEW CUSTOMERS
With the variety of program sessions offered, the Odyssey appeals to an even wider segment of the diecutting converting, foil stamping and specialty effects markets.

One set of programs will focus on cutting materials such as gaskets, plastics, films, magnetics, abrasives, pressure sensitive and paper, including thick and hard materials. Another set of programs will cover cutting edge topics in the traditional folding carton and corrugated areas, which are a sure draw for these segments of the industry.

In addition, programs will address foil stamping and embossing, specialty effects, hard anvil and vacuum-assisted rotary, into versus onto cutting, alternative methods of cutting and trimming, heat assisted diecutting, clean room diecutting and more. Marketing for the Odyssey reflects this expanded scope to attract new attendees who are your potential new customers.

For more information on exhibiting at the IADD•FSEA Odyssey 2017, contact:
 Susan M. Corcoran, CMP, Exhibit Coordinator, IADD•FSEA Odyssey 2017
20 Winter St., Kingston, MA 02364 U.S.A.; Phone: 1-617-840-7202; Fax: 1-781-582-3944
Email: exhibit@odysseyexpo.org